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From the new HSK 3.0 word list. Every word here has an original Chinese example, English translation and pinyin. Try reading the example after recalling the word.
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小区
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小区 · xiǎoqū
residential neighbourhood or housing complex
we / us我们housing estate小区nearby附近to have / there is有一个park (for public recreation)公园。
wǒ men xiǎo qū fù jìn yǒu yí gè gōng yuán。
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There is a park near our residential neighbourhood.
Here, 小区: residential neighbourhood or housing complex.
Dictionary senses and source
- residential neighbourhood or housing complex
- housing estate
- community
- neighborhood
- (telecommunications) cell
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 897, syllabus PDF page 102. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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郊区
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郊区 · jiāoqū
suburbs; the area on the outskirts of a city
I / me我家住at / in在suburban district郊区。
wǒ jiā zhù zài jiāo qū。
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My family lives in the suburbs.
Here, 郊区: suburbs; the area on the outskirts of a city.
Dictionary senses and source
- suburbs; the area on the outskirts of a city
- suburban district
- outskirts
- suburbs
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1371, syllabus PDF page 114. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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景区
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景区 · jǐngqū
scenic area; an area managed for sightseeing
this这个scenic area景区li, ancient measure of…里to have / there is有mountain山,also也to have / there is有lake湖。
zhè ge jǐng qū lǐ yǒu shān, yě yǒu hú。
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This scenic area has mountains and a lake.
Here, 景区: scenic area; an area managed for sightseeing.
Dictionary senses and source
- scenic area; an area managed for sightseeing
- scenic area
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1402, syllabus PDF page 115. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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区
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区 · qū
area; district
we / us我们to live住at / in在this这个city城市(modifier / structural particle)的北区。
wǒ men zhù zài zhè ge chéng shì de běi qū。
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We live in the northern district of this city.
Here, 区: area; district.
Dictionary senses and source
- area; district
- area
- region
- district
- small
- distinguish
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1593, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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区别
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区别 · qūbié
difference; distinguish between things
this这两个词有what什么difference区别?
zhè liǎng gè cí yǒu shén me qū bié?
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What is the difference between these two words?
Here, 区别: difference; distinguish between things.
More course examples (may introduce later-level language)
this这两个method方法(modifier / structural particle)的difference区别to rest with在于speed速度。
Here, 区别: difference. Learn this use in its lesson.
Dictionary senses and source
- difference; distinguish between things
- difference
- to distinguish
- to discriminate
- to make a distinction
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1594, syllabus PDF page 119. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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市区
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市区 · shìqū
urban area; the built-up part of a city
from从airport机场to / arrive到urban district市区want / will / need要half hour半小时。
cóng jī chǎng dào shì qū yào bàn xiǎo shí。
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It takes half an hour to get from the airport to the urban area.
Here, 市区: urban area; the built-up part of a city.
Dictionary senses and source
- urban area; the built-up part of a city
- urban district
- downtown
- city center
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 1674, syllabus PDF page 121. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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城区
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城区 · chéngqū
urban area; the built-up part of a city
this这strip条公交线路to link连接city district城区and / with和suburban district郊区。
zhè tiáo gōng jiāo xiàn lù lián jiē chéng qū hé jiāo qū。
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This bus route connects the urban area and the suburbs.
Here, 城区: urban area; the built-up part of a city.
Dictionary senses and source
- urban area; the built-up part of a city
- city district
- urban area
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2144, syllabus PDF page 133. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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地区
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地区 · dìqū
region; area
this这个local地区winter冬天often经常to snow下雪。
zhè ge dì qū dōng tiān jīng cháng xià xuě。
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It often snows in this region in winter.
Here, 地区: region; area.
Dictionary senses and source
- region; area
- local
- regional
- district (not necessarily formal administrative unit)
- region
- area
- as suffix to city name, means prefecture or county (area administered by a prefecture-level city or, county-level city)
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2272, syllabus PDF page 136. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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区域
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区域 · qūyù
area; a designated or distinct region
this这个area区域禁止停车。
zhè ge qū yù jìn zhǐ tíng chē。
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Parking is prohibited in this area.
Here, 区域: area; a designated or distinct region.
Dictionary senses and source
- area; a designated or distinct region
- area
- region
- district
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2896, syllabus PDF page 152. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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山区
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山区 · shānqū
mountainous area
this这strip条road路to lead to通往mountain area山区。
zhè tiáo lù tōng wǎng shān qū。
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This road leads to a mountainous area.
Here, 山区: mountainous area.
Dictionary senses and source
- mountainous area
- mountain area
Original teaching usage; additional dictionary senses from CC-CEDICT; official sense numbers are not assigned automatically. Official entry 2951, syllabus PDF page 153. Dictionary reading comparison: exact. Numbered senses in the official inventory are not assigned from the dictionary automatically.
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About this word list
The index includes all 5,400 official HSK 3.0 entries across six levels. Different readings and official entries remain separate. Original teaching examples illustrate particular uses; additional dictionary senses are reference support. This does not establish complete syllabus teaching or exam readiness.
Use example pinyin with the audio. 一 and 不 can change tone in ordinary speech; revisit tone changes if these sound different. 儿 can join the preceding syllable, as in huìr.
Definitions adapted from CC-CEDICT, CC BY-SA 4.0. Original teaching examples retain their course-reference attribution. Self-review is saved on this device; writing is not uploaded.